Why is it? - Page 4

mischief · 15th May 2008, 8:45pm

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Originally Posted by Bunnylingus

I was arguing with a bunch of pompous engish folk last night, about how there wouldnt be any trouble in Manchester, or at least no much.

Seems I was wrong, if the radios anything to go by. Le sigh.

We were going back to the hotel after the game & saw a group of Rangers fans lob a block of kerb at a policeman & policewoman. Fucking shocking.

**Kenny Everett** · 15th May 2008, 8:45pm

I'd love to know where all the "violence" is coming from.

I've been to thousands of football matches and never seen a fight. Just because some arseholes get caught on TV do ing it doesn't mean it's a giant problem that happens every week.

More antisocial behaviour is caused by drink and drugs in your average town centre, I don't see what football has got to do with violence in particular.

Draven · 15th May 2008, 8:47pm

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Originally Posted by Ghostsuit

Yeah but why does that passion errupt into violence so much when it comes to Football? Maybe I've just not noticed it but I've not seen the same amount in Cricket or Rugby.

Because cricket's shite and no sane person likes it

, and I've seen plenty of rucks between rugby fans - though I do agree it is less frequent.

Largest of Als · 15th May 2008, 8:52pm

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Originally Posted by Draven

Because cricket's shite and no sane person likes it

, and I've seen plenty of rucks between rugby fans - though I do agree it is less frequent.

There's been violence and bloodshed at Cricket matches in India and Pakistan.. places they get really passionate about it.. unlike in the UK

Al

Foxglove · 15th May 2008, 9:00pm

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Originally Posted by Ghostsuit

Yeah but why does that passion errupt into violence so much when it comes to Football? Maybe I've just not noticed it but I've not seen the same amount in Cricket or Rugby.

The media highlights it. No more and no less. Is Amy Winehouse the only junkie in pop? No - but she is one of the very few the media show. It is not your fault as it is instilled in the media that there is a problem. If you are a fan and go to games or watch in pubs and so on the reality is very different from what the media wants you to believe.

AWESOMEUS MAXIMUS · 15th May 2008, 9:09pm

There is alot violence at the football in the UK, choose to accept that or not.
It's definatly not as rife as it used to be.
It's just more underground & away from the stadia/matches itself in the UK especially, because matches are so heavyily policed and the whole average 'football experiance' is sanitized.

You only have to take a look at other countries in the world like brazil, italy, argentina to know that violence is rife in football. Has been for many a year, and I think, always will be.
AS Chris says, you can go to matches week in and week out for years and never see a damn thing, but it doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
For the average football fan in the UK, 99.9% of the time it's a trouble free, happy go lucky trip.
You get your bus with the other fans, you pay your ticket money, you go to the game, you buy yer half time pie, then saunter home.
You've definatly got more chance of falling victim to a fight or violence walking around the city centre at the weekend than at a football game if you aren't looking for trouble.
It is there though.

You really cannot beat football in the passion stakes.
I've never known anything like it, and it's the very reason I love it so much.
It means something.

Largest of Als · 15th May 2008, 9:12pm

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Originally Posted by AWESOMEUS MAXIMUS

You really cannot beat football in the passion stakes.
I've never known anything like it, and it's the very reason I love it so much.
It means something.

In all seriousness.. thats one of the saddest statements I've heard anyone come out with on AN...

Al

AWESOMEUS MAXIMUS · 15th May 2008, 9:17pm

**Kenny Everett** · 15th May 2008, 9:20pm

I have to say, I agree with Chris here.

I can only speak as a Celtic fan, but the feeling that it's more than something you go to watch every week is not an uncommon one.

Foxglove · 15th May 2008, 9:20pm

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Originally Posted by Largest of Als

In all seriousness.. thats one of the saddest statements I've heard anyone come out with on AN...

Al

In all seriousness this is a very real feeling amongst numerous football fans and, I would bet, a feeling many football fans on this site share.

endless psych · 15th May 2008, 9:21pm

Aye Al what you on about?

Someones passionate about football it means something to them - why is that sad?

Zippy · 15th May 2008, 9:27pm

Football meaning something to people is sad? The mind boggles.

Watty · 15th May 2008, 9:30pm

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Originally Posted by endless psych

Aye Al what you on about?

Someones passionate about football it means something to them - why is that sad?

I'm sure Al has his passions in life just so happens it's not football. It probably is difficult for people on the outside to understand.

Jenpot · 15th May 2008, 9:31pm

Maybe it was more the "You can't really beat football in the passion stakes" comment.

Draven · 15th May 2008, 9:32pm

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Originally Posted by Watty

I'm sure Al has his passions in life just so happens it's not football. It probably is difficult for people on the outside to understand.

Of course your correct, but I personally wouldn't criticise Al's passion about Mac's or music as being "sad" purely because I'm ignorant to what it means to him. Same such respect should be shown to footie dafties.